Feeding question

So im curious how do i feed my lil guy if he is always under his paper towel?
I dont wanna move him before feeding him i dont want to stress him out.

Also i have a lot of fake leaves cluttering his cage since its kinda big. Should i remove those while feeding?

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i dont think it will stress him out if you pull him out from under the paper towels to feed.

If you are using f/t then just use a blow dryer and have the air directed towards the cage. The scent will draw him out and he should go into hunt mode. If your using live then just put it in there and he'll smell it eventually.

Im using live. His feeding day will be saturday. And obviously his first feeding with me.
Im nervous to just drop it in there because.i dont want the mouse to find him first.

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Just drop it in there. He'll sense it's there from its movement and come out.

Just dangle it near the hiding snake and he will for sure come out of hiding. You can leave the plants in they will not bother it.

What about the leaves? Should i take those out during feeding?

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Originally Posted by PorcelainxDoll

What about the leaves? Should i take those out during feeding?

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The leaves are fine. The less you mess with his enclosure, the less you can spook him.

Im worried the mouse will hide under them and the lil one will strike and get the leaves in his mouth.

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Even if it was to get the leaves in its mouth it will not eat them. Once the snake kills the mouse it will let it go and start figuring out how it will swallow it. During this any leaves would be released.

How long do i leave it in there if i dont see him coming out for it?

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That's hard to say. I personally don't offer food for longer than 15 minutes. If it doesn't show a feeding response within that time they usually won't. In my experience.

Relax and remember your snake will know what to do.

Ive just never dealt with a hatchling before.
My big guy i know exactly what to do. This little one makes me feel like ecerything ive learned with the big one is obsolete lol.

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You could get him out from under the towels. I always get mine out from underneath them, then he usually just goes into the hide minus towels. I would try to keep changes to his tub to a minimum though, don't worry about leaves. And I also wouldn't wait any longer than 15 minutes, then he can wait till next time. They eat when they are hungry.

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Thanks everyone :) i hope it will go well.

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